CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY 1 Lunch & Program Dr. Dwaine Allison Neuropathy
6 Daytrip Arrington & Nolensville
8 Lunch & Program Country Music with Bob Moran & Dalton Little
of Mrs. Battle, “No one knows the geis synonymous with African nealogy of the county like she does. American History in WilShe is a true blessing to Williamson liamson County. She is renowned and County.” highly respected for her work. Indeed, We are honored to announce fellow historian, James Crutchfield said that Mrs. Battle will be the speaker for our Black History Celebration at Potluck this Feb. 21st. Not only that, but we will also hear music from Marie Ogilvie and Friends! Minister Pamela Cotton will accompany on piano, and you can count on an inspiring performance. Join us! We’ll have lunch at 11:30, and the program will begin about noon. The Center provides the main THELMA BATTLE course. Please bring a side dish.
15 Lunch & Program Quilt “Bed Turning” 19 Bob Ross Painting Workshop 21 Birthday Potluck: Black History Tribute 28 Red Hat Society
Our February newsletter goes to print before the Red Hatters have met to make their plans for the year. We’ll post a signup sheet with details as soon as they’re available, probably by the first of February.
Or please feel free to call the Center after the first, to find out what the Red Hats will get into this coming Feb. 28th.
It is once again that magical time of year, COLD AND FLU SEASON. The flu season can last into March or April. So, it is not too late to get a flu shot if you did not get one last fall.
Stomach bugs, strep and gardenvariety upper respiratory viruses
the one on the right, on 96 in Arrington, going into Franklin? It has been there forever, and through many incarnations. These days, the mall is home to four boutique shops, like The Faded Farmhouse, and Linen and Rust. We’re going to check them out on Tues., Feb. 6. After we investigate the shops in Arrington, we’ll “bop” over to Nolensville and enjoy
lunch at Hwy. 55. This restaurant has a 1950s soda-fountain theme, and they say it’s fun to go there. Depending on the weather, we might stop to browse the antique shops in Nolensville after lunch. The van will leave the Center at 9:45. Van fee is $4.
are running rampant as well. Please stay home until you feel better and are not contagious anymore. Staying home not only allows your body to rest and aid in the recovery process, but it also allows you to keep your illness to yourself and prevent spreading germs to others who may be already health-compromised!
Sarah
vorite craft from home to this are member-generated, and meeting. The group will discuss Dot Carter has come up the items, decide which one they’ll with another one: A craft studio, make in April, and make a plan for with a mission. supplies. The class will meet on first Dot’s idea is to save the Wednesdays, from 10 am until different creations they make each noon, and the initial gathering is month, and sell them at our Panset for Wed., March 7. cake Breakfast in December, with Everyone who wants to proceeds going to the Center! participate should bring their faSo, to all the crafters among us, make February the month to go through your arts and crafts, and choose one to bring March 7.
TAX PREP HELP BEGINS THURS., FEB. 1 IRS-certified tax preparers, volunteers for United Way of Williamson County, will be at the Center on Thursdays, from 9 to noon, beginning Feb. 1.
You’ll need to bring the following items: photo ID and last year’s return. Social Security or ITIN cards for everyone on the return W-2s, 1099s and other income statements
Direct Deposit information Healthcare Form 1095 your spouse, if filing jointly For appointments, call 615.830.7940 or visit DoMyTaxes.org
Please remember that, when Williamson County Schools close due to inclement weather, the center will observe the following policy: Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the peripheral nerves, and often causes numbness, weakness and pain. It has many known causes, including diabetes, auto-immune diseases, exposure to toxins, and trauma or pressure on a nerve. If you don’t suffer from neuropathy, chances are you know someone who does. Dr. Dwaine Allison will join us Thurs., Feb. 1 to discuss his approach to neuropathy that heals the nerves and reverses symptoms without medication or surgery. Let’s hear what he has to say. Please make lunch reservations by Tuesday, January 30.
All of our regular programming — classes, events, lunches and daytrips — will be cancelled.
Our center office will open at 10 a.m. if possible for staff to do office work.
If Metro/State offices are closed due to inclement weather, all FiftyForward centers/offices will be closed.
We have the perfect solution for a cold winter day: A nice warm lunch followed by a set of live country music at the center. On Thurs., Feb. 8, hometown favorites Bob Moran and Dalton Little will be here with their guitars to play and sing our favorite traditional tunes. Be gone, winter doldrums! Please make lunch reservations by Tues., Feb 6.
Bed turnings come from way back, when women didn’t have much of a social outlet. So, when they did get together, they’d bring their quilts to talk about with their friends. With all those women in one house, there wasn’t a proper place to put all the quilts out, so they layered them on a bed. In turn, each woman would tell the story of her quilt, then fold it down to reveal the next woman’s quilt, and so on. Bed turning demonstrations are showing up lately at quilt shows all around the country. It’s a cozy kind of way to tell the stories and history of quilts, and Karen Emerson-McPeak has planned one for our Center, with quilts from community and center members! Join us Thurs., Feb. 15, to hear what stories these quilts have to tell. It’ll be sweet. Please make lunch reservations by Tues., Feb. 13.
From an antique quilt Bed Turning in Hamilton, Montana
MONDAY Aerobics at 9 a.m. Yoga at 9:45 Instructor: Nancy Stevens WEDNESDAY Aerobics at 8:30 a.m. Yoga at 9:15 Instructor: Stephanie Moore FRIDAY Zumba Gold at 8:30 a.m. Stretch & Tone at 9:15 a.m. Instructor: Alisa Hinds
CHAIR CLASS Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. No fee for this class MASSAGE Licensed Massage Therapists serving seniors with a gentle touch. Skye Wachtman—2nd & 4th Wednesdays Kathy McFarlane — all other Wednesdays By appointment Members: $45 Non-members: $60
BOB ROSS PAINTING WORKSHOP Take home a finished painting at the end of class! Monday, Feb. 19 11:30 am to 3 pm Maximum: 6 Instructor: Janey Pembleton Class fee includes supplies. $25 members $30 non-members Note: Bring a sandwich or snack for break time. QUILLING CLASS Third Wednesday: Feb. 21 9 am Instructor: Dot Carter QUILTING BEE First & third Wednesdays: Feb. 7 & 21 1 to 3 pm Thursday mornings: 9 to 10 am
WRITING, ETC. A safe place to share your writing, whether poetry or prose, fact or fiction. Gentle critique is given, if requested. First and third Thursdays: Feb. 1 & 15 1 to 3 pm Members: no fee Non-members: $5 per class
Third Tuesday Feb. 20 at 9:00 am
LINE DANCING Beginners & experienced line dancers learn the latest line dances while getting a great cardio workout. Fridays: 10:15 to 11:45 Dance Instructor: Cathy Smotherman BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK Fourth Tuesday Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. Nurse: Paula Frost
February selection: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
BIBLE CLASS Topic: Personalizing Easter Instructor: Ginger Rogers
FUN & GAMES BRIDGE Mondays: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
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Library Associate: Betty Kirkeminde 615.368.3222 Hours: M-W-R-F: 9 to 5 ♦ Tuesday: 11 to 7
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am to 3 pm
DOMINOES Fridays at noon Pool, Pedro, Scrabble, Rummikub, Skip-bo and other games daily.
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